Wednesday, June 8, 2011

I was invited to a blogger event sponsored by Wacoal a few weeks ago. Honestly, before I was invited, I'd never even heard of Wacoal. For those of you who don't know, Wacoal is a lingerie company. They make bras, panties, shapewear, etc. You can order online, or find them at department stores near you.

At this event, we were told that 8 out 10 women are wearing the wrong bra size. EIGHT out of TEN! We poled each other after our fittings and sure enough, I think 9 out of 10 of us were in the wrong size. (I was close, but was still off by a bit.) When I tried on a bra in the correct size, holy cow, I didn't have to tuck my boobs into the waistband of my pants! Seriously, it made such a difference! How many of you know someone who's boobs sag in an ill-fitting bra? How about a person who always has quadraboobs (you know where she spills out on top creating the look of a four boobs)? Yeah, most of us don't really want to look like we have udders under our t-shirts. I cannot stress enough the importance of getting a professional fitting! It just takes a few minutes. Do it!

And here's another little tip. Not all bras are created equal. You have to try on a bunch of them to find a style that suits you well. For example, if you're well-endowed, a demi-cup bra is probably not going to be the best option for you. So, I tried on a few Wacoal bras and decided on one that I liked and that fit well. The first time I put it on, I thought, Ohmygosh, this is so tight! Holy cow, I can't breathe! It actually wasn't tight at all, but I'd gotten so used to my lose-fitting bras that it seemed strange. And now, I can't stand to wear any of my other bras so I'm washing my Wacoal one nearly every day. In fact, I just ordered a couple more online so I won't have to wash this one every day. A good, well-fitting bra is one of those things worth splurging on. But remember to wash it separately and line-dry it so it retains its shape and lasts a long time, making it well worth the money!

Another cool thing about Wacoal is that they donate $2 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure® for every Wacoal bra, shapewear piece or b.tempt'd bra purchased at their Fit for the Cure events. To find an event near you, go HERE.

For a chance to win your own Wacoal or b.tempt'd bra, leave me a comment here that includes your email address. I'll choose a random winner on Monday, June 13. You can go online and choose from any of their bras! But, I definitely recommend going to a department store and getting properly fitted first so you make sure you get the right size! Contest open to the U.S. only. Limit, one comment per person. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Shirt and shoes required. Interpol warning - piracy is a criminal offense. No animals were harmed in the making of this blog post. You'll have 48 hours to claim your prize after being notified. If you don't claim it, an alternate winner will be chosen. If you don't leave contact information in your comment, an alternate winner will be chosen. May the force be with you.

Oh I could definitely use a good bra. With my weight fluctuating wildly, not to mention 2 years of breastfeeding, my poor girls have been through the wringer! Thanks for the opportunity, Dawn--you are AWESOME!Jen Rainboltplantcity5@yahoo.com

I'm a quadraboober! Doesn't seem to matter what size I buy, a little something extra spills out the top requiring me to always wear a tight tank over the bra and under my shirt. Good thing I live in a chilly state! Ugh.msmak4@hotmail.com

I was WAY off when I had my first bra fitting. It's important to mention that when you have a baby, you have to be refitted because nursing changes things.. I'd love a good quality bra, they're hard to find in general, let alone afford one!jessileecarter@gmail.com

I definitely need a well-fitting bra! I still need to return one I got online because it is too big. I was trying to order online because the bra choices in my area are not very good for the "well-endowed!"

Oooh Oooh Pick Me Pick Me! (Said in my best Arnold Horschack whiny voice). I've recently lost 170 lbs. and I'm in desperate need of a new, good fitting bra. The girls are like two very deflated balloons right now. = (

OH, I'm pretty sure I'm not wearing the correct size bra, but extended unemployment tends to create the need for cutbacks somewhere, and since food, housing & gas are more necessary than properly fitted bras, they came first. The fact that my girls sag has nothing to do with nursing babies or weight gain, it has everything to do with God giving me enough for about 3 people! A properly fitted, quality bra would be a blessing! rainertx (insert the appropriate punctuation mark) yahoo.com

My poor daughter has a problem with the four boobs thingy. She is only 21 and it is so sad for me to see that and for her to be so insecure. I myself don't wear the right one either and just buy the cheapest I can get. Never been fitted in my life. These sound awesome and I may just have to try them. One amazing bra is better than 5 that really aren't that comfortable.

According to the bra lady at Bloomingdale's, I've been wearing bras that were too big for me. She convinced me to buy a smaller one; same thing, Dawn: I thought something was wrong 'cause they felt so tight! I still feel like it's not right, but it really does feel so much better than my old ones! I guess I have to get used to them being front and center again! krysjack (at) msn (dot) com

I just went bra shoppnig a couple weeks ago cause I lost 30 pounds. And I swear I lost it all in my boobs and not in my stomach. It sucks. Still have a lot more to lose not to look pregnant (my kid is 6). :) I'd love a new bra....

My teenage daughter's friend's mom had a bra party and I was so sad when I had to miss it. It was a HOOT. These girls were only about 14 and sorta embarrassed, with a bunch of middle age moms getting so excited about bras! I would love a good fitting bra. I actually have 4 bras in my closet right now that just don't fit and I haven't taken tags off of them.

I managed a lingere department for several years, and yes, most women wear the wrong size. Some are WAAAYY of. They were always amazed how much better they looked and how comfortable they felt when they found the right size. And Wacoal is a fabulous brand.

Oooohhh....I REALLY need a new bra. I have been wearing the one I've got on for a year and I bought it after I stopped nursing my son and and have lost 25 pounds but cannot afford a new one. So I'm super hot with my saggy quadriboobs.

Hey! DAWN!! I have noticed that your "contests", while very few, ALWAYS cater to the ladies. Either you give out shampoo, or MAXI-PADS.Once you had a give-a-way involving the airline industry..something with "WINGS"

I would just like to point out that your MALE readership has increased by leaps and bounds(most likely because I call up your website on the i Phone..show the guys YOUR come-hither photo..and basically skip over the part about your half dozen WILD and deadly offspring!)

SO? What are you going to do for us? Razor blades perhaps? After shave lotion? socks? Undies? Ah..here's a good one: TOOLS!!

I just felt so terribly let down when I spotted about 100 needy gals..all apparently a bit SAGGY in the chest department....and NUTHIN being offered for the gentlemen readers.

Oh, Dawn. Please pick me. The bras I need are VERY pricey. Becasue there is A LOT of fabric. There are even more hooks on it than a professional fishing boat. BTW, your blog is the first thing I check in the morning and last thing I check before I turn my computer off at night. You have made me laugh, cry, and even pee my pants. I wish the best for you and your family. You're very pretty too and don't look a day over 25. I would come to your house and clean up puke for you any day.

I would like a good bra that fits right for special occasions. Right now I just always wear sports bras because they are comfy for my huge breasts but I am always walking around with a single boob. All my book squished into a nice pile in the middle of my chest. I know you mentioned the boob that spills out the top, but don't forget about the boob that spills out the side giving underarm boobs. My email if I win is felicitysmombecki at gmail dot com. I hope writing it that way prevents the spammers lol

I would love a new bra. I'm probably wearing the wrong size too. I've lost weight over the past year or so, but I've convinced myself that my old bras are fine. Bet they're not (although I'm not sagging to my belly button). My email is mystii@mystii.com.

A few years ago I got sized at Nordstrom, but over the last year I've lost almost 50 pounds and I have NO clue what size to wear! Guess it's time to go in again! Thanks for the reminder!rain_drop_ at hotmail dot com

Oh man, I can get the quadraboob thing depending on the lunar cycle, my cycle, the tilt of the earth and recent sunspot activity. It just pops up/out like one of those burbs the sun gives off. NOT COOL.

i was recently fitted in a dept store. i was wearing the wrong size. i splurged and bought 2 expensive bras and i told my husband it was a life-changing experience! i'm so enjoying them. cara n davis (at) g mail dot com

I have no clue what I should be wearing now. I've gone from 36 almost A, to 40D, between 3 pregnancies/nursing and gaining weight. Back down to 36 something, but definitely not an A. B/C? Do they have a magic bra that will compensate for almost a full cup size difference between the 2 'boulders'?(my situation). I just wear sports bras most of the time now, since I don't fit right in anything else.

Wow! I just entered my measurements and was shocked at the difference! I knew that three pregnancies and currently nursing a baby would affect things, but I didn't realize it was that much! I'd love to get a new bra in the correct size!

This would be awesome. I was just telling my best friend I need to get fitted because I know mine don't fit right. Since everyone's been blogging about bra fittings lately I'm curious as to my real size now. Awesome giveaway Dawn!

I would love a new bra - I have also heard about most women wearing the wrong size. I've never been fitted, but maybe I should think about it! After nursing children - i could us a little pick me up. jmay16@gmail.com

ooooo a new bra... I can't remember the last time I bought a new bra... let me think. Oh it was over three years ago when I was pregnant with our first. Here I am pregnant with our second and stuffing my boobs in my pathetic bras... sexy I tell you - pure sexiness!

I remember going in for a professional fitting once and was surprised when they told me how off I was. And my new bra size definitely made a difference, although I sort of feel like my boobs are right under my chin now...but I supposed that is preferable to having them hang in my navel. lol

The funny thing was that one of my friends told me afterward that she knew I was wearing the wrong bra size because my boobs "hung sorta low". Its like, "Umm and you never mentioned this before because...???" Although I suppose that is an awkward conversation: "Hi Beth, how are you today? By the way, your boobs are always hanging a bit low. Well see ya later!" ;)

Even after professional bra fittings, I have still not found a bra that I feel comfortable in, so I would love to try a new one that I have tried before. Being "well-endowed" (as you so nicely put it) to begin with, then breastfeeding 3 precious babies has made it very difficult to find something comfortable that actually does the job. vickibeasley at hotmail dot com.

Went from a DDD to a J when I had my first baby (imagine, 5'5", 130 lbs and a size J bra!) then thanks to a great surgeon down to a C...now I'm weaning my sixth child and need to find out what size I am so I can get back to caring how I look! Pick me!!

Dawn, I have lost over 80 pounds and since I am replacing my ENTIRE wardrobe, I am prioritizing purchases....you know pants that stay on and whatnot...So, if you would please please let me win a bra that really fits so I can concentrate on important things like what people actually see, I will love you forever.thanks,Couryericandcoury@msn.com